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10 Best FTP Clients

FTP is a file transfer protocol for exchanging files over any TCP or IP based network to manipulate files on another computer on that network regardless of which operating systems are involved.There are many existing FTP client and server programs. FTP servers can be set up anywhere between game servers, voice servers, internet hosts and other physical servers. Here are 10 Best FTP Clients in which some are free.

Fire FTP Client: Fire FTP is a firefox extension that integrates a full featured of FTP Client right into your browser so you do not have to install any other software apart from firefox to complete manage your blog. It is a powerful FTP Client that makes downloading MP3 Music, Movies and Software easy by combining an easy to use interface with a versatile multi threaded file transfer engine.

Deluxe FTP Client: Deluxe FTP Client is an efficient, fast and free multi threaded Windows FTP Client. Imagine transferring file on the internet being as simple as local file manipulation. Features include explorer look and feel, Custom FTP Commands, Connections Wizard, Dockable Window, works with entire folders and Proxy Supports. New features in version 6.01 include an enhanced site manager, full drag & drop support, concurrent downloads, folder bookmarks, resume support and automatic retry. It does not force you to view ads, registration reminders or unwanted e-mail advertisments, nor does it limit you based upon time or ‘personal use’.

Trellian FTP Client :Trellian FTP is a file transfer client that allows you to transfer files between your PC and any FTP server on the Internet. It comes complete with a list of the most popular FTP sites so you can access drivers, shareware and other software via the Internet. Trellian FTP is the next generation of FTP clients, providing many advanced features such as Drag and Drop file transfer, Multi-Site Download and Connection Hammer. It has an intitutive interface so that uploading your website, transferring files and downloading data from web server becomes simple and easy.

File Zilla: It offers a paned, side by side interface in which you can drag and drop files to and from a specified server. It has all the advanced features you might need, like time-out detection and SSL secured connections. The site manager makes it easy to sift through your sites so updating specific pages is easy. You can also run multiple simuntaneous transfers.

Core FTP LE : Core FTP LE is a featured packed FTP Client that is free to home users and students. This one offers drag and drop transfers, a session manager, auto-transfers and much more with an easy to understand interface. It’s a wonder this one costs nothing. It comes in both a free and professional version.

Smart FTP Client: SmartFTP allows you to transfer files across the Internet. It features an Explorer-like, customizable interface and supports drag-and-drop functions. Multiple FTP connections can be opened at the same time, and you can copy files from one remote host to another (FXP). Remote-host directory information is cached for future viewing, and FTP URLs are supported. Other features include a Favorites list, the ability to resume broken downloads, a global history, background transfers, proxy support, a passive transfer mode and the ability to perform recursive downloads, uploads and deletes.

FTP Rush Secure: FTPRush is designed to fit any file transfer need. It allows you to quickly transfer files in all directions: from local to server, server to local or server to server. The FTP client supports Normal FTP, Secure FTP (FTPS), SSH FTP (SFTP) and TFTP. Also FTPRush takes into account all peculiarities of internet file transfer and management by presenting a great choice of features, creating comfortable working experience.

Transmit FTP Client: Transmit is arguably the best FTP Client with innovative features for Mac. It covers all of the usual suspects, including remote file editing and folder sync, and it’s also got tons of Mac-centric features like a Dashboard widget, .Mac syncing of your favorites (bookmarked FTP servers), droplets for quick drag-and-drop uploading to favorite locations, inline previews and Automator support. Transmit also grabs the favicons from each server you connect toÂ thatâ€™s some amazing attention to detail.

Cyberduck: Cyberduck is a graphical open source FTP and SFTP Client for Mac OX. It has been built from the ground up with usability in mind, having the same consistent graphical user interface for both SFTP and FTP browsing. Multiple connections are supported. Drag and drop is supported consequently for transferring files between server and client. A transfer queue keeps track of the pending file transfers and supports resuming of both downloads and uploads. A simple bookmark manager ensures manageability. Core system technologies such as the Keychain and Rendezvous are supported. Cyberduck integrates seamlessly with external editors such as SubEthaEdit and BBEdit. It has been translated into numerous languages.